Malaysia, Maldives to diversify cooperation in floating solar, defence and digital tech - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the Maldives are aiming to expand cooperation into new areas such as floating solar, defence and digital technology, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Noting that both countries are maritime nations, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, emphasised that the potential for collaboration is vast and continues to grow across multiple sectors, based on mutual benefit.

He said that existing collaborations already cover areas like education, tourism, sports and health.

“There are now new areas where we need to collaborate further, including floating solar, defence and digital technology,” he said during a joint press conference with Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday.

This is Muizzu’s first visit to Malaysia since becoming president in November 2023, at Anwar’s invitation.